Tag: Rap

Jay-Z Says No One Can Compete With Him in a “Verzuz” Rap Battle

Jay-Z has made it loud and clear that he is as untouchable as ever.  In a recent sit down with Alicia Keys and Rob Markman, the NYC rapper said that he’ll never do a VERZUZ battle.  “No one can stand on that stage with me. It’s not a chance in hell that anyone can stand […]

Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” Led to Call Surge to Suicide Line, Study Suggests 

In 2017, Logic released a song named after the phone number of the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, “1-800-273-8255.” According to a recent study, the song actually led to a large increase in calls to the helpline. Researchers, writing in the BMJ, analyzed changes to daily call volumes to the lifeline during periods of high […]

Cardi B Reassures Fans That Her New Album Will Release in 2022

“It’s been a lot trying to balance out my new motherf——g life,” Cardi B told her fans in an Instagram Live earlier this week. “I’m in a lot of positions that require a lot of my time, and on top of that, I gotta put out this album next year. Not only do I got […]

Megan Thee Stallion Graduates From College 

“Hotties you can watch me graduate today,” rapper Megan Thee Stallion wrote to her combined 34 million Twitter and Instagram followers, along with a streaming link to her Texas Southern University graduation.  The three-time Grammy winner graduated over the weekend with a bachelor of science degree in health administration, a long-term goal of hers in […]

Doja Cat Tests Positive for COVID-19

Doja Cat has just revealed that, for the second time, she has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, she has had to withdraw from her upcoming performances.  After sharing that some members of her production team had tested positive, the Grammy-nominee followed up with the news that she “just tested positive as well.”  While […]

Travis Scott Sits Down for First Interview Regarding the Astroworld Tragedy: “Emotional Rollercoaster”

Travis Scott has finally sat down for an interview in which he addresses the Astroworld Festival tragedy, which occurred one month ago.  “I’ve been on different types of emotions, an emotional rollercoaster, I mean,” the rapper told Charlemagne the God. “It gets so hard because, you know, I always feel connected with my fans. I went […]

Drake Withdraws His Own 2022 Grammy Nominations

Earlier yesterday, Drake and his management decided to withdraw the rapper’s two Grammy nominations including Certified Lover Boy for Best Rap Album and “Way 2 Sexy” for Best Rap Performance.  According to reports, the reason for withdrawing the nominations has not been specified, but it has been confirmed that Drake was the one who facilitated […]

Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J Drop “Pop That Trunk” Single + Video

Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J have just dropped a collaborative single “Pop That Trunk.” The track is a look into an upcoming larger project between the two, which is set to release sometime in 2022.  The “Pop That Trunk” video, which came along with the release of the single, follows the Three 6 Mafia member […]

Drake Named Top Rapper of 2021 in Spotify’s Top Global Artists Wrap-up

As the end of 2021 approaches, Spotify has again partaken in its tradition of summarizing the year through music.  According to the “Top Artists of 2021 Global” list, Drake is considered to be the top hip-hop artist to be streamed across the world.  Drake lands at number four on the list, behind Bad Bunny, Taylor […]

More Families Reject Travis Scott’s Offer to Cover Funeral Costs 

Four more families of Astroworld victims Jacob Jurinek, Franco Patino, Axel Acosta, and John Hilgert have all come forward to deny Travis Scott’s offer to cover funeral expenses, claiming the act to be “disingenuous” and an attempt “to lessen the public outcry on [Scott’s] case.” This news comes soon after the family of 9-year-old victim […]